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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,144.99, 586,726.62 and 234,158.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,144.99, 586,726.62 and 234,158.33 is: 323,153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,144.99 : 586,726.62 = 234,158.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,144.99/586,726.62 = 234,158.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,144.99x = 586,726.62 × 234,158.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,144.99x = 137,386,925,505.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,386,925,505.75/425,144.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,153.11

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